osee James L. 2 - Liverman 2~ badly in need of gencral medical care, apart entirely from any real or imagined radiation exposure. In the past, wherever the Brookhaven medical team has visited it has, ‘onapurcly humanitarian basis, attempted to look after the general condition of health of the population - including even those who have had no exposure whatsoever. Should this humanitarian service again be extended to the Bikini people, I recommend that it be made clear to the District Administrator and through him to the counsel for the people of Bikini and the Bikini people themselves, that the program is just that: a voluntary humanitarian service which is being provided at the request of the concerned individuals. We should also take this opportunity to explain the distinction between medical examinations and bio-assay procedures. Dr. Conard informs me that he would be willing to extend his Spring 1976 visit to include a 'sick call" visit to Bikini provided he is invited to do so by the people themselves. I strongly recommend that every effort be made to do so, subject of course, to concurrence of the Office of Genera! Counsel. NV is prepared to support this activity with existing resources and to assist with the accompanying information program. A copy of my interim reply to Mr. de Brum is enclosed. nate a subsequent reply with your staff. f s “gd CLF I will coordi- f pore wh . (GS RogerRay, Assistant Manager for Jinvironment & Safely Enclosures: l. Ltr., Distad de Brum/Ray, dtd 1-14-76, wfencl. 2. Ltr., Ray/Distad de Brum dtd 1-22-76 WH 5065555 ye a ; |